Sunday, October 03, 2004
POPE KICKS OFF BEATIFICATION 2004
By Stockton
Followers of the Vatican and Catholic religious leaders have begun speculating on the identity of those beatified.
Speculation as to the identity of the mysterious "Emperor" centers on two emperors.
Emperor Ming I, ruled the galaxy for approximately 110 years Earth time, before being deposed by Flash Gordon. Ming, a cruel, despotic leader was responsible for the deaths of thousands but was a devote Christian.
Speculation also centers on former Senator Palpatine, who gained control of the Intergalactic Senate and destroyed the Jedi before assume Imperial control. Following a revolt, Emperor Palpatine retired to South Beach, Florida where he died in 1978.
Is Palpatine slated for Sainthood?
The identity of the beatified Nun is less vexing. Sources close to the Vatican have identified her as Sr. Bertrille.
Sr. Bertrille on her way to Sainthood
The remaining trio, like the Emperors, is cause for speculation. However, all authorities agree that the three personages are related and will be inducted into beatification together. Scholars theorize that the two most likey sets of trios are:
Three as yet unidentified males. And:
The famed double play trio of Tinkers, Evers and Chance
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By Stockton
Pope Beatifies Emperor, Nun, Three Others
Sun Oct 3, 1:25 PM ET
By FRANCES D'EMILIO, Associated Press WriterOn Sunday, October 3, 2004, Pope John Paul II kicked off Beatification 2004 by Beatifying an Emperor a Nun and Three others. The hitch? The Pope refuses to release the identity of those he beatified. This break with tradition has led many to speculate the Pope has finally, "Lost it."
Followers of the Vatican and Catholic religious leaders have begun speculating on the identity of those beatified.
Speculation as to the identity of the mysterious "Emperor" centers on two emperors.
Emperor Ming I, ruled the galaxy for approximately 110 years Earth time, before being deposed by Flash Gordon. Ming, a cruel, despotic leader was responsible for the deaths of thousands but was a devote Christian.
Speculation also centers on former Senator Palpatine, who gained control of the Intergalactic Senate and destroyed the Jedi before assume Imperial control. Following a revolt, Emperor Palpatine retired to South Beach, Florida where he died in 1978.
The identity of the beatified Nun is less vexing. Sources close to the Vatican have identified her as Sr. Bertrille.
The remaining trio, like the Emperors, is cause for speculation. However, all authorities agree that the three personages are related and will be inducted into beatification together. Scholars theorize that the two most likey sets of trios are:
Three as yet unidentified males. And:
The famed double play trio of Tinkers, Evers and Chance
